The Antitrust Revolution: New Brandeisians Keep Their Promise

By Jay L. Levine on August 3, 2021

In part three of their series, “The Antitrust Revolution,” host Jay Levine and fellow attorney Carrie Garrison explain what New Brandeisians are trying to achieve and why they believe that the antitrust laws need fixing. In particular, they discuss Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s (D-MN) proposed “Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act” and how it fits … Continue Reading

Antitrust Lessons from NCAA vs. Alston

By Jay L. Levine on July 27, 2021

In this podcast, host Jay Levine and Allen Carter discuss what lessons for antitrust law we can glean from the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NCAA v. Alston. Read a transcript of the episode here. Find Jay on Twitter and Linkedin or contact him at jlevine@porterwright.com.… Continue Reading

The Antitrust Revolution: The Chicago School and Antitrust Enforcement from 1990s to the Present

By Jay L. Levine and Carrie Garrison on July 20, 2021

In part two of their series “The Antitrust Revolution,” host Jay Levine and guest Carrie Garrison discuss the evolution of antitrust in the decades leading up to the present. They explain, in plain words, the prevailing economic theory that governed antitrust enforcement and why those principles are now coming under attack. They also discuss the … Continue Reading

The Antitrust Revolution: The Evolution of Antitrust

By Jay L. Levine and Carrie Garrison on July 14, 2021

An antitrust revolution is definitely underway. But to understand where we may be going, you must first understand where we have been. In this podcast, Jay is joined by attorney Carrie Garrison. They will guide you through the evolution of antitrust law, from its inception to the present, and provide you the tools to better … Continue Reading

Breaking down the NCAA v. Alston SCOTUS decision

By Jay L. Levine and Luke Fedlam on June 23, 2021

The sports and antitrust worlds eagerly awaited the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston, a case challenging to the NCAA’s right to limit compensation paid to student-athletes. On Monday, June 21, the Supreme Court upheld the decisions by the lower courts, which found in favor of student-athletes and forbade the NCAA or the … Continue Reading

The outlook for startups and emerging businesses

By Jay L. Levine on October 30, 2020

This year has been a year like no other. In this episode, Jay talks to fellow partner Brett Thornton, chair of Porter Wright’s Energy, Biotech and Emerging Business practice group, about how deal work for emerging businesses has been affected by the pandemic, the elections and the possibility of changing antitrust rules. Read a transcription … Continue Reading

COVID-19’s impact on the health care industry

By Jay L. Levine on October 22, 2020

COVID-19 has had an impact on virtually every industry in the country, but none more so than on health care. In this episode, Jay talks with John Carney, chair of Porter Wright’s Health Care Practice and former Ohio state representative, about the changes that COVID-19 has wrought on health care and on some changes the … Continue Reading

Ohio’s COVID-19 qualified immunity legislation

By Jay L. Levine on October 20, 2020

COVID-19 has spurred all sorts of legislation. In this episode, Jay discusses some examples of COVID-19-related legislation with John Carney, Chair of Porter Wright’s Health Care Practice and former three-term Ohio state representative. The discussion includes Ohio’s recently-enacted qualified immunity legislation (HB 606) as well as some thoughts about future laws that may be on … Continue Reading

NCAA’s legal woes: Antitrust challenges from student-athletes continue

By Jay L. Levine and Luke Fedlam on June 24, 2020

The NCAA’s legal challenges regarding a student athlete’s ability to financially benefit from their name, image and likeness has ramped up. The league was hit with another class action antitrust lawsuit last week. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a decision by the Ninth Circuit affirming a bench trial victory by student-athletes. In that … Continue Reading

Antitrust during COVID-19 Part 3: Planning for the future

By Jay L. Levine and Allen Carter on May 4, 2020

With any large crisis, litigation follows and that will certainly be the case with the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third and final installment of our podcast series on consumer protection and antitrust concerns during COVID-19, Jay Levine, host and partner at Porter Wright, talks to attorney Allen Carter, about the areas where businesses may be … Continue Reading

Antitrust during COVID-19 Part 2: Price gouging and hoarding of supplies

By Jay L. Levine and Allen Carter on April 27, 2020

If you’ve been to the store lately, you know there are a few things that are hard to find and others are increasing in price. But when does stocking up turn into hoarding or demand driving up prices turn into price gouging? In the second of a three-part series on consumer protection and antitrust concerns … Continue Reading

Antitrust during COVID-19 Part 1: Concerns about collaboration

By Jay L. Levine and Allen Carter on April 20, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen companies collaborating on some great ideas. Companies should keep in mind, however, that the antitrust laws still apply and those who don’t follow them may pay dearly later. In the first of a three-part series about antitrust and consumer protection during COVID-19, host Jay Levine talks to Porter Wright … Continue Reading

Regulation of cryptocurrency

By Jay L. Levine on November 6, 2018

In this episode, Jay and Porter Wright attorney Brett Thornton dive into e-currency, with a focus on cryptocurrency. They start by covering the basics: what it is, the different types and the technology that facilitates the exchanges. Brett explains the rules and regulations for this currency, securities law ramifications to be aware of, and what … Continue Reading

What does it take to bring foreign companies to the US?

By Jay L. Levine on June 13, 2017

In this episode, Jay talks to Oded Shenkar, Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and Ohio State professor, about the challenges and opportunities facing foreign businesses who wish to come to the United States. The duo talks about regulatory matters, strategic factors and how the political climate will affect a company’s decision to … Continue Reading

Private equity deals

By Jay L. Levine on June 7, 2017

What is on the horizon for private equity deals in 2017? What does the market look like for buyers, sellers and foreign investors? Jay talks with Porter Wright M&A attorneys Bob Tannous and Jeremy Siegfried about these issues, exit strategies, Brexit and more in our most recent podcast.… Continue Reading

Part two: Planning for a data breach

By Jay L. Levine on September 8, 2016

Matt Curtin and Jay continue their discussion of data breaches and cyber security focusing on how to construct an incident response plan and why having more data is not always better.… Continue Reading

Consolidation in the energy industry

By Jay L. Levine and Brett Thornton on September 6, 2016

Jay welcomes colleague Brett Thornton, chair of Porter Wright’s oil and gas practice, as they examine the oil and gas industry in the antitrust arena. Brett explains how consolidation can create competitive pressure and what issues are on the horizon for oil and gas companies.… Continue Reading

Part one: Planning for a data breach

By Jay L. Levine on September 1, 2016

Porter Wright’s Jay Levine and Matt Curtin of Interhack discuss how companies can plan for data breaches and how knowing what you don’t know is important.… Continue Reading

Politics and big data: How things have changed in the last four years

By Jay L. Levine on August 30, 2016

How does the political climate adapt to the ever-changing way people consume media? Phil Rist of Prosper Business Development joins Jay in a conversation about how things have changed since the last presidential election and how politicians need to adapt to the new way of presenting their message.… Continue Reading

Venture capitalism and start-ups in Ohio

By Jay L. Levine and Brett Thornton on August 25, 2016

Ohio has become a hot spot for venture capitalists to invest in companies. The level of talent and sense of community that the state provides are just a few of the reasons VC’s are putting their money here. Jay talks with Falon Donahue, CEO of Venture Ohio, and Porter Wright attorney Brett Thornton about why … Continue Reading

Gun jumping the Brazilian way

By Jay L. Levine on August 23, 2016

Gun jumping – coordination before merger clearance – isn’t just an American issue. Jay and Andre Gilbert, a Brazilian competition attorney, discuss what happens in Brazil when parties work together prior to the approval of a merger – Brazil’s standards, potential fines and the penalties companies might be faced with when this happens.… Continue Reading

Introduction to Brazilian antitrust enforcement

By Jay L. Levine on August 18, 2016

Before the independence of CADE (the Administrative Council for Economic Defense), it could take months for Brazilian mergers to be approved. Jay talks to Brazilian competition attorney Andre Gilberto about how the Brazilian government improved the process for reviewing antitrust and merger cases, what crimes can be criminally prosecuted and merger control.… Continue Reading

Insights into the data analytics community

By Jay L. Levine on August 11, 2016

Jay is once again accompanied by Phil Rist, executive vice president of Prosper Business Development, to discuss how the data analytics community is growing, what’s needed to get into the business and how once separate industries are coming together to provide better customer experiences.… Continue Reading

Part three: Privacy matters

By Jay L. Levine and Ryan Graham on August 9, 2016

Concluding our privacy matters series, Ryan Graham discusses recent class actions and gives an industry update.… Continue Reading